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What is NYC BC § 3305.3.2.1?

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This section mandates the preparation of site-specific formwork design drawings by a registered design professional under specific conditions, such as for major buildings or when certain load and height thresholds are exceeded. Applies to building owners involved in concrete construction projects requiring compliance with design standards.

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3305.3.2.1 Design drawings.

BC § 3305.3.2.1

Site-specific formwork design drawings prepared by a registered design professional shall be required in the following cases: 1. For concrete formwork in a structure classified as a major building; 2. Wherever the shore or form height exceeds 14 feet (4267 mm); 3. Wherever the total vertical load on the forms exceeds 150 pounds per square foot (732 kg/m 2 ); 4. Wherever power buggies are used; 5. Wherever multi-stage shores are used; 6. Wherever the slab thicknesses or beam heights equal or exceed 10 inches (254 mm); 7. Wherever there are concentrated loads exceeding 2,000 pounds (907 kg) imposed on the formwork; or 8. Wherever there are loads are imposed on existing structures in accordance with Section 3305.3.1.2.1. Exception: Design drawings prepared by a registered design professional are not required for formwork installed in conjunction with slabs supported directly on grade or footings where such slab or footing does not impart any load on an adjacent structure.

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